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Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Pieces by Shawn Lane Jonas Hellborg, Shawn Lane, Jeff Sipe: Temporal Analogues of Paradise. Each, in rather similar ways, allows improvisation to unfold patiently and carefully, never rushed and always sounding as if cogently composed ahead of time. Hellborg directs the recital, recorded in Sweden, France, and Germany, with his metallic bass tone and simple yet inviting melodic lines, allowing guitarist Shawn Lane and Drummer Jeff Sipe to fill in the missing colors as they see fit. The final piece of art is an often-complex mosaic of polyphony and polyrhythms that seem perfect at the moment of conception. Hellborg has always possessed a rugged masculinity in his approach to playing. Here, he flexes his muscles and with the band collectively shows off their considerable chops. I do not know if I would call this rock or jazz-fusion, but I do know that this will appeal to both camps. As a re-issue, this is a sonic gift. Track Listing. First Movement; Second Movement. Personnel. Jonas Hellborg: bass; Shawn Lane: guitars; Jeff Sipe: drums and percussion. Powers of Ten. Shawn Lane's solo debut, Powers of Ten, showcases a phenomenally talented guitarist and musician who, unfortunately, doesn't seem to understand his own limitations. Emerging from digital silence with Steve Vai-like drama, "Not Again," the opening song on the record, is typical of the fusiony guitar-driven instrumentals that make up the bulk of Powers of Ten. These tracks, when not veering dangerously close to soap opera land, are pleasant enough, with just enough slippery lines to keep the listener interested. As Lane himself provides all the keyboards, basses, and drums, Powers of Ten is an impressive solo statement. But however impressive it is that Lane was able to play all of this music himself, it just never sounds like a full band playing together, with the attendant loss of energy and drive (the clearly triggered drum sounds are an especially egregious misstep). Also counting against Lane are two long and meandering pseudo-classical pieces: "Powers of Ten: Suite" and "Piano Concertino: Transformation of Themes." Played on synthesizers with questionable patches, these lengthy tracks completely interrupt whatever momentum Lane was gathering over the course of the first side of the record. This is a real shame, because he truly has a unique voice on his primary instrument; there are shades of Vai and Eric Johnson in his guitar playing, to be sure, but overall he definitely has his own sound and his own vision. After listening to Powers of Ten, one is left wishing that Lane could have hooked up with a live band and avoided the pretentious and self-indulgent noodling of the middle of the record. As it is, Powers of Ten is uneven and frustrating, and does not serve to present this fantastic musician in the best possible light. Pieces by Shawn Lane. I'm going to go ahead and start the contest to win a copy of Pieces now. Here's the blurb: Patrick Donovan has spent the last three anniversaries of his lover’s suicide getting drunk at Josh Stevens’ bar. It’s at the bar he feels closest to Andrew, the man he misses, as well as to the man he has truly loved since high school, Josh, his dead lover’s cousin. Troubled by Patrick’s annual visits to the bar, Josh encourages the man to put the pieces of his broken life back together and move on from his grief. Though it’s clear to Josh that Patrick yearns to move on with him, he wants no part of it. He’s avoided long-term relationships and knows the last thing he should do is get involved with Patrick, especially when he believes the man’s shattered heart still belongs to Andrew. But Josh changes his mind once Patrick takes his advice and begins dating other guys. Despite his fear of committment and becoming a substitute for Andrew, Josh can no longer ignore his growing feelings for Patrick. Will he be able to let the man go, or will he eventually surrender to the notion that Patrick is perfect for him after all? Contest runs from now until July 17, 2010. Winner announced then. Just comment. Excalibur Shawn Lane Master signature. Type : Bolt-on featuring the 10/90 System Wood : Maple naturally dried for 3 years Shape : D Finish : Matte varnish Width of neck at nut : 42mm / 1.65 " Width of neck at last fret : 56,5mm / 2.22 " Depth of neck at first fret : 19,5mm / .76 " Depth of neck at 12th fret : 23mm / .90 " String spacing at nut : 35mm / 1.38 " String spacing at bridge : 53mm / 2.08 " Action as supplied at 12th fret, treble : 0,7 mm / .0275 " Action as supplied at 12th fret, bass : 1,0 mm / .0393 " Type of nut : Teflon nut + hardened zero fret technology. Fingerboard. Wood : Rosewood Radius : Flat fingerboard Type of frets : Medium Number of frets : 24 + zero fret Scale length : 630 mm / 24.8 " Inlay : Dots. Wood : Two center-joined pieces of solid, naturally aged flamed. Finish : Varnish dries for 5 weeks minimum. Accessories. Machine heads brand name : Vigier Type of machine heads : Over sized locking machine heads Bridge brand name : Vigier Type of bridge : 2011 non locking tremolo, pivoting on needles bearings End pin : Brass casing that inserts deep into the body and locks the strap button in place. Finish : Chrome. Pickup brand name : DiMarzio Type of pickup : H/S/H Pickup model : Air Classic/FS1/Air Classic Switch : 5 positions Controls : Volume Tone Pickup selector: 1 Humbucker in neck position 2 Single-coil in neck & middle position 3 Single-coil in neck & bridge position 4 Single-coil in bridge & middle position 5 Humbucker in bridge position Shielding : Yes. Miscellaneous. Weight : 3.5Kg / 7.7lbs Left handed version : Not available Strings : .009-.042 Delivered with gig bag/case : Bag Made in : France Warranty : 2 years. Zenhouse. If you are familiar with the previous efforts of monster electric bass guitarist Jonas Hellborg and electric guitarist Shawn Lane, you're in for a big, and hopefully pleasant, surprise. They've unplugged for this effort, done live in concert at Ragnarpers Garsnas. Hellborg is on acoustic double-neck bass guitar, Lane is on acoustic guitar, and Jeff Sipe (aka Apt. Q-258) plays drums and percussion. The music takes on a definite Eastern Indian raga flavor with a tranquil effect. There are two extended pieces broken up into two segments apiece, both displaying a characteristic effortless flow, patience, and virtue closely associated with the music of Ravi Shankar, Oregon, or Shakti. That is not to say their virtuosity is tamed -- far from it. At over 30 minutes, the first side, called "The House Stands Still," begins with the A section "In the House," peaceful and tonal, Lane's unhurried improvisations at the forefront, with slight percussion accompaniment and a little vocalizing tacked on. A cymbal roll or two washes in here and there, directly segueing to "Outdoors" with intensified cymbal and small percussion informing a 4/4 rhythm. On this track there is less riffing and more interplay from Lane and Hellborg, along with some patented unison playing á la Shakti. The second side, called "Trances End Here," reverses roles with Hellborg leading and guitar droning. This is a serene journey through Mecca, with near Sephardic, even spatial, cymbal and string overtones. There's more unison development from "Departure" to "Conclusion" as the trio suddenly breaks into an energized pace. Strummed chords in double time from Lane fuel this spontaneous, delightful run to the finish line. If one finds interest in the aforementioned references, it is also likely one will be quite happy with this new phase in this trio's evolution. Those expecting and wanting only the rock loudness these three have displayed before, however, will be disappointed. The stark contrast to prior efforts is so fully realized and convincing, it makes one wonder what they might be up to for their next project. This one is definitely recommended..

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